Ep 29. Jason Aldean Co-Hosts
- August 27, 2016
Jason Aldean, the celebrated country singer, co-hosts the fourth season's 29th episode of CMT Hot 20 Countdown. He takes the stage with Kenny Chesney, who has been at the forefront of country music for over two decades. The episode features exciting interviews with Dan + Shay and MaRynn Taylor.
The episode kicks off with a performance by the duo, Dan + Shay. The two singers perform their hit track 'Good Things.' After their act, they sit down with the host of the show, Cody Alan, and open up about their brand new album, their creative inspiration, and some of their favorite songs.
Cody then welcomes country music sensation, Jason Aldean, to the show. As co-host, Jason Aldean shares his experience of recording his latest single, 'Blame it on You,' the fourth single from his ninth studio album, "9." He also talks candidly about his collaboration with Hardy for another track, 'Lately.' Later on, Cody and Jason explore some of the largest windows in the world which were recently installed in New York's Empire State Building, courtesy of ClearVision Optical.
After that, Jason and Kenny Chesney engage in a fun-filled interview backstage. They talk about their respective careers, creative processes, and what drives them each day, both on and off the stage.
Viewers also get a chance to catch up with Marren Morris' younger sister, Maren Taylor. Marren talks about her music, her inspirations, and how her sister played a significant role in her life and musical journey.
Later in the episode, the CMT Hot 20 Countdown crew explores the process of making a new-age, Southern Comfort drink in a segment dedicated to the cocktail, 'Comfort Cucumber Cooler.' Fans of the show get a chance to try out the drink for themselves by following along with the instructions given by the bartender.
Finally, the episode concludes with a featurette of the music video of 'Blame it on You.' Fans get behind-the-scenes access to the video shoot and see how it all came together to create such a powerful visual accompaniment to the already popular track.
Overall, with host Cody Alan and co-host Jason Aldean, the fourth season's 29th episode of CMT Hot 20 Countdown is a fun-filled experience for fans of country music. The show features some great conversations and performances from well-known artists, and the informative segments keep viewers engaged and entertained throughout. Fans of country music will definitely want to tune into this exciting episode.